Bosco Verticale - The Living Building
October 21, 2013Advertisement
But to make them wind-resistant, these mini forests need to be rooted in a special soil that's also lightweight enough for the building to withstand. A team of researchers developed a formula containing volcanic rock, which supplies the greenery with the necessary nutrients. A special grid was also designed to secure the roots in the soil. The architects' vision is to bring nature into the city center and make Milan a green city.